Memphis May 10–11, 2019

Memphis May 10–11, 2019

A Heavenly Gift

The culture of ancient China was divinely inspired.

Shen
Yun’s works reflect this rich spiritual heritage...

Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts, with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops, and an orchestra like no other. Be prepared for a theatrical experience that will take your breath away!

A Heritage Once Lost

The traditional Chinese culture Shen Yun presents cannot be seen anywhere else in the world—not even in China. There, the ruling communist regime has viewed China’s rich spiritual and artistic heritage as a threat to its ideology and for decades tried to erase it.

But in 2006, a group of Chinese artists came together in New York with a vision: to revive the best of China’s cultural heritage and share it with the world. They drew courage and inspiration from their practice of Falun Dafa—a spiritual discipline based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. The company’s repertoire includes important works shedding light on the plight of people like them in communist China today.

After a decade of performing around the world to sold-out audiences everywhere, Shen Yun has brought a great civilization back from the brink of extinction.

Full Houses Everywhere

Shen Yun is now the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company. Some people fly from other countries or drive hundreds of miles to see it. Others see the same performance five or six times. Why? Many say there are no words to describe it—you have to see it with your own eyes to find out.

SHEN YUN HAS only been around for a decade, but these days,
wherever it goes theaters are packed. Some people fly from other countries or
drive hundreds of miles to see it. Others see the same show six times. Why? Many
say there are no words to describe it—you have to see it with your own eyes.

The world-class Cannon Center for the Performing Arts officially opened to rave reviews in January 2003. The 2,100-seat multi-purpose facility is the home of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and hosts a multitude of other events including ballet, opera, pop and jazz concerts, touring theatrical productions, children's theater and general sessions for conventions in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

Plan Your Visit

Map & Directions

From the East:Travel east on I-240 (Nashville) to I-40 West (to Little Rock). Take the Second Street exit toward Third Street. Make a slight left onto north Second Street. Make a right on Poplar Avenue. The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts is located on the corner of Front and Main Street off Poplar Avenue.

From Midtown/Downtown:Travel west on Poplar Avenue to Front Street. The Cannon Center is located on the corner of Front and Main Street off Poplar Avenue.

Parking with direct access to the Cannon Center is available at the Memphis Cook Convention Center underground garage on Front Street for a $10 fee. The Mud Island Parking Garage at Front & Main Street and the Allright parking lots at Second and Exchange are available for a fee.